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Associate Project Director - Ministry of justice

Mace

Associate Project Director - Ministry of justice

£70000

Mace, City Centre, Manchester

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 4 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 549ad9d719d44dbf813455b0f4188927

Full Job Description

You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of Safety First, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.

You will possess advanced technical expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.

You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.

You will ensure the successful delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.

You will be responsible for delivery from project inception / brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones.

On behalf of external / third-party clients, you will oversee the project management of the project on an individual and team basis from inception to post-completion.

You will be responsible for project budgets and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable, and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations.

You will support the Operations Director and other senior stakeholders to directly influence long term development of strategy for a function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.

You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

You will lead your team effectivelyand develop others to reach their full potential.

You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the Centres of Excellence, Mace Way Control Centre and Knowledge Hub.

You will collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, up to C-Suite, to implement and manage our programmes.

Substantial previous work experience in project management (or equivalent).

MCIOB / MAPM / MRICS (or working towards) or local equivalent.

Tertiary qualifications in related (project management and / or construction-related discipline), non-related degree or equivalent professional experience / apprenticeship, combined with a demonstrable intermediate level of role knowledge.

Appropriate Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card.

Experience in delivering projects under NEC forms of contract.

Proven experience in project management, managing small to medium, and large-sized projects.

Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.

Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.

Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on

Developed communication, presentation and project planning and development skills.

Developed budgetary oversight expertise.

Advanced proficiency in communicating, coordinating activities and collaborating with stakeholders.

Proven understanding of project management methodologies and practices.

Display strong communication and negotiation skills to support the client / customer focus.

Proactively manage internal budgets and fees, delivering agreed outcomes.

Proven competency that understands construction methodologies and sequencing.

Prince2 or alternative local equivalent.

Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)., We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe.